Shield Connection Of The Signal Cables - Siemens S7-1500 Manual

5.5

Shield connection of the signal cables

Shield connection options
There are two options for grounding the signal cable shield:
● At the I/O module with the shield connection element of the front connector/front
● At the terminal module directly with a shield plate; see the description below.
Attaching the shield plate to the terminal module
The shield plate is used to connect the shield.
1. Position the shield plate on the back of the terminal module with the gaps in the shield
SIMATIC TOP connect for S7-1500 and ET200MP
Manual,
connector module; see S7-1500 function manual, Connections, Front connectors
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/59191792) for the I/O modules.
plate fitted over the corresponding parts on the terminal module.
Figure 5-1 Fit the shield plate over the back of the terminal module (example)
Wiring SIMATIC TOP connect to the I/O modules
5.5 Shield connection of the signal cables
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